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DY53 WLA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WLA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just meets requirement for mot

oil dip stick incomplete

wipers smearing/ split

Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 115,558 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,778 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 24 Sep 2016 108,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,275 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroding

exhaust system corroding badly

rear suspension components corroding badly

Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2014 99,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns side repeater white

Fail 12 Oct 2013 95,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns side repeater white

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,252 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,252 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 63,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,963 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,643 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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DY53 WLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 WLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY53 WLA registered?

DY53 WLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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